This summer has flown by like none other - and rain like, whoa! Ammiright?! Time warps and crummy weather aside, there has been a ton going on this summer and I've been flying by the seat of my proverbial pants just taking everything in. A big move, starting the foster care program in Baltimore city, and trying to keep up with an increasingly curious toddler to name a few items.

But amid all of this, was the quiet and joyful arrival of this little beauty. Baltimore, meet Katerina. This sweet little nugget was so charming and and agreeable for her first portraits! Driving into my old neighborhood to meet her and her parents, despite having only moved a handful of weeks earlier, had me tearful and nostalgic. Celebrating new life while reminiscing about the old had me tied up in emotional knots and realizing that there are always new adventures to experience if we embrace the chance. It also served as a reminder of how much I love doing what I do.

Katerina - the world is yours, little lady! I'm so honored to have captured your very first portraits!